Reviews and approves new housing developments, commercial buildings, and land subdivisions before construction begins.
38 items across 5 meetings.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
BBQ restaurant seeks to relocate two 8'x20' smoker trailers and expand into the former Lemon & Oil unit at the 72 Mink Street plaza; no new construction, must keep 20' fire lanes.
📍 72 Mink Street, AP 7 Lots 44 & 79
📋 Proposed
Splitting a 2.37-acre lot into two conforming buildable lots (40,789 sf and 47,755 sf) plus an undevelopable 14,692 sf remainder, in an R-2 district.
📍 124 Carpenter Street, AP 38 Lot 120
📋 Proposed
Shifting .51 acre from one lot to another between two existing single-family lots; no new lots created.
📍 73 and 77 Hope Street, AP 18 Lots 31 & 74
📋 Proposed
Reconfiguring three R-4 lots totaling 22.81 acres into a 17.7-acre lot and two ~4-acre frontage lots; no additional lots created.
📍 154, 168 & 202 Greenwood Avenue, AP 21 Lots 239, 240, 292
💬 Discussed
Continued work on the 5-year Master Plan update, with recent sessions on public services, facilities and transportation elements.
💬 Discussed
Update on the 40B (affordable-housing) application at 95 Sagamore Road.
📍 95 Sagamore Road
💬 Discussed
Town Planner's monthly report covers active subdivisions (Magnolia Court, Kathleen Court, Brigham Farm, Wyatt Strawberry Patch), Blue Wave Solar, a proposed Highland Ave car wash, Pride Hyundai dealership, and stormwater/dam projects.
• Status unclear
Routine correspondence and adjournment.
April 14, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Postponed to May 12 due to absent members.
🗳️ Voted on
Board voted 4-0-1 to recommend a new Billboard Overlay District bylaw to Town Meeting with conditions: height limit, decommissioning bond, max 3 billboards in the district, and a pilot revenue agreement; American Outside Advertising offered $50k/year ($1.5M over 30 years) for one double-sided digital sign near I-95/Seekonk Speedway — no residential areas affected.
💰 $50,000/year ($1.5M over 30-year lease) proposed to town; decommissioning bond required
📍 I-95 corridor near Seekonk Speedway
🗳️ Voted on
Board unanimously found developer RAD Associates LLC in default on this 4-lot R-2 subdivision, approved in 2018; final paving and sidewalks remain outstanding.
📍 61 Lake Street
🗳️ Voted on
Board unanimously found developer Michael Costa in default on this 16-lot subdivision; residents described severe stormwater flooding, water rats, and repeated lawn damage, with final paving, sidewalks, and street trees still incomplete since 2018 approval.
📍 340 Lincoln Street / Kathleen Court
🔄 Postponed
Continued to May 12; applicant could not submit updated site plan in time.
📍 190 Taunton Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Pride Hyundai proposes converting the former Showcase Cinema site into a car dealership with 279 display spots, 72 parking spaces, reduced impervious surface, and 50 new trees; continued to May 12 for formal review.
📍 800 Fall River Avenue (former Showcase Cinema)
✅ Approved
Board released the remaining $77,300 surety for Farmland Estates following Town Meeting acceptance of the subdivision.
💰 $77,300 surety released
💬 Discussed
Board discussed a potential stormwater utility, possible elimination of HOA requirements, and a new state consolidated permitting process for clean energy facilities (similar to 40B) that routes applications through the Zoning Board.
💬 Discussed
Several subdivisions flagged: Magnolia Court (acceptance anticipated Fall 2026), Brigham Farm III (final paving Spring 2026), and 11 defaulted/incomplete developments referred to Select Board for enforcement March 18, 2026.
💬 Discussed
SRPEDD met two weeks ago; CPC annual state allocation on May Town Meeting warrant; Medeiros Farm contract fee under negotiation.
✅ Approved
Both sets of minutes approved 5-0 with minor corrections.
April 14, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Postponed to May 12 due to absent members.
🗳️ Voted on
Board voted 4-0-1 to recommend the proposed Billboard Overlay District bylaw to Town Meeting, with conditions: height limit, decommissioning bond, cap of 3 billboards, and a pilot revenue agreement; American Outside Advertising offered $50,000/year ($1.5M over 30 years) tied to a lease near Seekonk Speedway on I-95.
💰 $50,000/year; $1.5M over 30-year lease to the Town
📍 I-95 / Route 6 corridor near Seekonk Speedway
🗳️ Voted on
Board unanimously found developer RAD Associates LLC in default on this 4-lot subdivision approved in 2018; final paving and work remain outstanding.
📍 61 Lake Street (AP 16, Lot 189)
🗳️ Voted on
Board unanimously found Michael Costa/Costa Development in default on this 16-lot subdivision; residents reported severe stormwater flooding into driveways and yards, with sidewalks, final paving, and street trees still incomplete since 2018 approval.
📍 340 Lincoln Street / Kathleen Court (AP 16, Lots 25, 33, 34)
🔄 Postponed
Continued to May 12; applicant could not submit updated site plan in time.
📍 190 Taunton Avenue (AP 20, Lot 586)
🔄 Postponed
Preliminary site plan reviewed for a new Hyundai dealership at the former Showcase Cinema site, including building renovation, 279 display spots, 72 parking spaces, and net reduction in impervious surface; continued to May 12 for formal review.
📍 800 Fall River Avenue (AP 8, Lot 3)
✅ Approved
Board released $77,300 in remaining surety and inspectional service fees for this accepted subdivision; described as a formality.
💰 $77,300 released
💬 Discussed
Town counsel will attend the May 12 meeting to discuss a stormwater utility and a proposal to eliminate HOA requirements; Planning Board cannot enforce HOA rules under current law.
💬 Discussed
Multiple subdivisions in various completion stages; several defaulted developments referred to Select Board for enforcement; 40B project on Sagamore Street and solar agrivoltaics on County/Miller Street also noted.
💬 Discussed
Community Preservation Committee annual state allocation will appear on the May Town Meeting warrant; Medeiros Farm contract fee under negotiation.
✅ Approved
Both sets of minutes approved 5-0 with minor corrections.
March 24, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Approved 4-0 earth removal and imported-fill grading plan for four new single-family lots; board sent a recommendation to the Select Board on sediment and erosion controls.
📍 81-117 Wheaton Avenue, AP 4, Lots 308 & 311
✅ Approved
Approved 5-0 a pavement extension of 10–12 feet at an existing auto dealership, gaining one parking space and extra car display area while keeping existing tree buffer.
📍 1629 Fall River Avenue, AP 1, Lot 102
✅ Approved
Released $48,750 in surety and $1,943.38 in inspectional-service fees held for Berson Estates; HOA is now responsible for ongoing stormwater system maintenance.
💰 $48,750 surety + $1,943.38 inspectional fees released
📍 Berson Estates (R-4 Zoning District)
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM.
March 24, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Soil import/removal plan review for Scott Smith at 81-117 Wheaton Avenue (AP 4, Lots 308 & 311), tied to new home construction; plans call for removing ~14,815 cubic yards and importing ~18,750 cubic yards of fill.
📍 81-117 Wheaton Avenue (AP 4, Lots 308 & 311)
📋 Proposed
Modified site plan to convert an existing paved area into a vehicle sales lot (with 3 existing residential units) at 1629 Fall River Avenue; auto work limited to detailing, no major repairs.
📍 1629 Fall River Avenue (AP 1, Lot 102)
📋 Proposed
Moonlight Realty requests release of $48,750 surety for the completed 13-lot Berson Estates subdivision at 0 Pine Street after the roadway was accepted as a public street.
💰 $48,750 surety to be released
📍 0 Pine Street / Berson Road (AP 28, Lot 20)
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.